She was 29 in Korean age when she filmed this (and was 27 Internationally). She is now 30/28, but will be turning 29 internationally on Monday. She has been in the business for quite a while as she made her debut in 2008 (after getting rejected by a bunch of companies). Hence her being Korea's little sister. Nowadays she is one of the most popular celebs in Korea and yes, her voice is just absolutely beautiful.

23, Palette, and Eight are all songs in a series that gives you a glimpse into her mind at 23, 25, and 28. Good on spotting that. Yes, G-Dragon is from Big Bang. She has done plenty of features and collabs. She was on AKMU's Nakka and of course, she has done an Epik High collab with the song "Love Story" (she might have also done other work with them...). I think at this point I'm legally obligated to mention Epik High whenever they are relevant to a group/artist.

Another series starts with "You and I".

I was wondering how many times you would say one of the songs was your favorite. Bbbibbi, Blueming, and Coin are probably my favorites of the three featured here. If you didn't check this out first, I probably would have suggested Bbbibbi or Blueming as good starts. But any IU MV is a good MV to check out.

She has been referred to as Korea's best rapper by various rappers in Korea. It is mostly a meme since she is so respected and gives them an out on having to name other rappers that might start issues because one is mentioned but not another. Her rap style is pretty cool.

I could go into a bit of detail about the emphasis on ID when she says Stupid in Bbibbi and why blue in Blueming (or at least what I think they mean), but I don't want to spoil things in case you check out the full songs.

No Bibi and IU collabs yet, but it would make my year.

It is nice how she ends it on the one song you have heard of hers in "Hold My Hand". And yes, Galaxy Embracing The Unverse performed this. You should also check out the live version she did in her "Love, Poem" concert (which was the clip they showed of her in Queendom for this song). While they did an amazing job, but it is hard to top IU.

IU is known for her encores and extending the length of her concert for her fans.  I could be wrong, but I think 5 hours is her longest one.

IU is possibly the only IDOL that all fanbases love, she has the most beautiful voice and she is so pretty and delicate

IU is one of a kind. She is a national treasure in Korea, as she should be. Doesn't matter if it's on stage or film her talent is undeniable. In my opinion, she is the best entertainer in Korea.
You think she's "adorable"? She has the lead role in the Kdrama HOTEL DEL LUNA. You should watch it and see just how adorable she can be.🤣

K-pop is separated with IDOL-SONG and ARTIST-SONG.
And IU is one of the best k-pop artist.

Hold my hand is the song IU wrote and produced when she was just 18 years old.

IU is a legendary singer and songwriter but she's also a great actress. Next week she'll be at the Cannes Festival with the movie  "Broker" in competion. Also the last song "Hold my hand" was her first composed song  and last year after 10 yr it went viral and recharted in Korea for a concert clip that you should check. Also thanks for your reaction

New day, new crush.

you'll be happy to know that beside being a singer she's also a very talented and popular actor ! im so happy you reacted to IU omg!

IU's theme on her songs are all about numbers either age, her birth month, her birthday and her friends. Its really cool how numbers are always mentioned on her song or the theme of her song. It is somewhat sad and emotional since again it keeps her reminded and keeps her reminisce the old times. Especially her song "8" produced by Suga which is a song for her departed friends who committed suicide. 8 is her special number and 8 in sideways is infinity and shes just a great story teller. It hurts but it heals, also her song "My Sea" which is just brilliant, song lasts for 5:16 which is her birthday and that story itself is talking about herself. Isnt it mind blowing how this beautiful, kind, famous tiny little girl is just an overall genius in Music. IU will forever my No. 1 solo singer

hahaha! Don't feel bad if you think that IU's version of Hold my hands is much better cause she's the original and it's a fact. She wrote it probably at the age of 15 or 16 but it was officially the first self written song she release at the age of 17 as an OST of a famous kdrama the greatest love. A lot of people must have said a lot of things about IU but let me tell you one thing her studio version is great but her live is way better. IU participated in the song Eight with the melody, lyrics and co-compose the song. I will be blatant to say this BTS might be well know globally but in Korea even BTS can't beat her in the number 1 spot. She is 3rd in the ranking globally in kpop despite not promoting abroad. Don't blame her company it's her personal choice cause her schedule is already crazy and she probably achieved what she want as an artist in all aspect. I'm not bragging but she is excellent in anything she does. Like she is the best as a Singer, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Actor, Commercial Model and even as a tax payer. As you get to know her you will know that we are not exaggerating but its a fact she even received awards backing this as proof. I know what you feel when you hear her sing it's like IU is singing into your ears. Welcome to Uaena land i hope you check her stuff more you wont regret it.

Korean ages can be confusing. IU's first song was when she was 20 Korean age, which would be 18-19 international age. IU just turned 30 (28 international age).

Hold My Hands (the encore song) is actually her song and I feel like every time she sings it, it sounds even better, lol. So I guess its a given that hers sounds better than any covers.

SHE as one of the longest career for an idol she debut at 15  so more than 13 years career .

You should check out the official live concert versons for IU's "Hold My Hand" and "Blueming". It's actually amazing!

Iu's song "My Sea" is one of her most recent song from her 2021 LILAC Album, You should react to her songs, and you'll fall in love with her.

IUs very first movie is selected for Cannes Film festival ❤️ #broker

IU is a queen of playing with words and metaphors, this is one of the reason she is one of the best song writers, composer, and producer.  IU is the best female soloist in SK and one of the most loved and respected artist and a fabulous actress.

IU is a musician, not just an idol/actress. Most people underestimate her because of how adorable she is. But she wrote most of these songs. She did a special on Sketchbook last year, where she played at least two songs solo while playing guitar (very well). If you see her with a band, you can tell she is one of them. Very similar to Taeyeon.

And you are correct to identify the age milestone theme to her songs. She clearly wants those songs to mark how she grows through the years, and that's just another amazing thing about her.

IU wrote , composed, and sang last song, Hold My Hand when she was 16 years old for the Korean drama OST.